Black Ice Bash Part 2

[@tomphillips8565]

Ron, I admire your concern with traffic accident or other incident potential injuries and your trust is God for safety. Your work is always completed very well. You are considerate with all involved including Traffic Officers, Fire Department and ambulance personnel. You operate a very professional business. It is always good to see a person working with the public as you do. I am enjoying watching your videos so keep them coming.

[@dustyprice6382]

Best part…….”Miracles happen every day, just keep your eyes open.” Great life lesson Ron!

[@MichaelTEns]

Just amazing how so many people don’t slow or pull over for any emergency or maintenance vehicles that are on the side of the road. Last year, California added the “law” to include city streets as well. We can be ticketed for not doing it, but it just amazes how people ignore the work that is happeneing and keep blasting by at full speed. Your video shows just how fast those cars are when you are trying to safely do your job. By Safe and Blessings to you my friend!

[@dustinledford6150]

Being a towtruck driver can be really dangerous my grandpa did it for 45 years down here in Florida i loved hearing the stories he told me as a kid god bless you guys and be safe out there💪🇺🇸💪🇺🇸💪

[@philipunger6507]

A miracle indeed that nobody was injured. You guys do a great job. God bless.

[@waynehowell431]

Ron, you really know your job! I was a trucker before I retired...Just want to say thanks partner for knowing your stuff. stay safe.

[@Rayman1961.]

I sure enjoy watching your videos I use to drive a tow truck 20 years ago and how things have changed since then! I'm up here in Iowa. You sure treat your employees well and your always looking out for there safety which you don't see much of that anymore and never a foul word have I heard from you or them! I'll keep watching your videos and as you say "May God Bless" take care!!

[@veddergirl3521]

God bless all you helpers and recovery people and please stay safe. Angels are watching over you.

[@jamesstrong593]

Love how Mike just comes back for the last one without even telling you he's going to. Great team you've got

[@brian12171]

A great Ron Pratt, Talon, and Mike video.. When are people going to realize, the only good thing about 4x4’s in the winter (or on frozen roads) is that if you put it in the ditch, you might be able to drive it out.. Might!!!! Not this time.. Glad no one was hurt.. Stay safe out there..👍

[@lukegiles9545]

Walking together get something done y'all doing good job y'all the best ones I've seen yet

[@rhondamartin1251]

Glad no one was hurt and you guys done a great job getting those vehicles up from over the embankment. Stay safe and God Bless.

[@bearcubfan00gmail41]

Never realized how much skill it takes to recover a car. I’m impressed!

[@aliciapeddy7658]

Takes more skill to recover 18 wheelers, I've worked a few and they are dangerous

[@jkers1830]

Lol people don't realize how involved it is to take a shit ether most people are blind to there surroundings and think everything is easy These are my favorite types of calls. Thank God no one was hurt vehicles are replaceable God's gift is not

[@johnmeeks9856]

Another professional job by Ron and the guys!I been saying it for along time and I'm gonna say it again!Ron Pratt is the best in the business,2nd to no one !

[@lotahitchanova]

Ron, I just have to say I admire your exceptional professionalism.

[@reganmahoney8264]

Mike and Talon are two really great workers.. You are so lucky.

[@josedejesus6185]

Another job well done as a great team, with safety always in their minds! My cudos to Mike for coming back all 3 times! What a great team!

[@Kickinpony66]

Yes, it is miraculous nobody was injured. Another fine video Ron!

[@mosquitoman8888]

I do appreciate that you share your work of your family and everybody else. Seems like you guys really enjoy your work. I did traffic control at an accident and found it very satisfying. I like to watch when you’re teaching your son and you guys just leaerning new things all the time.I also like that you have that rotator just have help so mucerrrrh.e

[@pacluv]

Yeah that was amazing that nobody got hurt. Just from looking at the damage on the vehicles I thought someone went to the hospital in an ambulance. I guess they had an angel 😇 on their shoulders. God bless you and your crew for the work that you do. That’s a pretty dangerous job. You don’t realize how fast those cars are going until you’re standing still on the side of the road.

[@kevincollins8014]

County or State probably should consider installing a guardrail in that section of the freeway to prevent rollovers like that. New subscriber here and thanks so much for sharing this Ron! Stay safe and God bless 😁

[@b61mack56]

Ron I must say your son-in-law has come a long way from when I first started watching your channel. Of course with the help of his father in law's experience and skill as an instructor.

[@single154]

Great job Ron,Talon and all stay safe and pray for better drivers in bad weather...

[@scruffy6151]

Thank you for the update have a wrecker bigger then you is a plus at time. Stay safe Ron and Crew GOD Bless

[@nashguy207]

Ron thank you for taking us with you on these calls for education and entertainment. You Talon and mike did a great job on this one. Everyone worked together well and efficiently. Do you have a move over law up in Missouri? Tennessee passed that law here a few years ago. Its a pretty big fine if you fail to move over for police, fire, safety works construction workers and so fourth. Have a great week. God Bless!!!

[@tammypalomino1584]

Arizona has move over law too,. people move out but don't slow down. Law says mover over and slow to safe speed.

[@blairrogers3450]

You're very good at training you're employees..... seems you would be a great guy to work for/with

[@kylemaddux1658]

That red truck ain’t a total loss. It’s just got more character now and has been made a permanent off road toy lol.

[@raymundo7687]

Nice toy

[@Helloreality101]

Bondo, krylon, duct tape and she'd be just like new!

[@marcusadams8697]

He had the keys start that thing up and drive it out lol

[@xAllSystemsReadyx]

Funny I was thinking the same thing. Still looks good even tho she went for a flip. Heavy Chevy ;)

[@reganmahoney8264]

Hell- my 2004 Silverado looks worse than that..

[@bobbaer869]

I am glad nobody was injured and you were all safe out there with the snow and ice early in the day

[@anthonyrobertson1787]

Thank you Ron to you and your Crew for doing a great job 🖒

[@kens.3729]

CONGRATULATIONS on Reaching One Quarter of a Million (250,000+) Subscribers! WOW, what a Huge Accomplishment, Ron! 👍

[@cclngthr]

Nice recovery on all of the vehicles. Good idea to wait and bring the bigger truck to winch up the cars to the road.

[@NewJerseyJay]

It's so easy for people like myself to watch a video like this and just simply forget that this is real. The unbelievable stress that this has caused the people that were driving these cars, and the going through the violence of the accident. I pray for those involved. They are material things that will will be replaced, but for most not easily.

[@VampFaye]

3:41 Ron saying "Bing" cracked me up. Kind of nice to see the fun side of you guys working! It definitely was a different scene than normal.

[@stanpatterson5033]

Could have had their own little zip-line setup right there !

[@anarchistrising2626]

I heard him say this right after i read this comment and just laughed

[@DieCastoms]

Saw the block go and cringed waiting for the crunch at the end but then Ron said "Binnng!" and I cracked up and immediately paused to come make a comment but VampFaye already had so I just voted it up :P

[@bernie-beckybates-henricks3768]

Hope your Momma is better I will be thinking of your family.

[@SODA-iz8lc]

Hi Ron, I was waiting for this video. Very nice. I wish we here in S-Africa had so much snow and water. People in the Cape Town aria are restricted to only 50l per person per day. If you can, please pray for us for rain. By watching all these videos, i learn to know the USA. Thanks for all the uploads.

[@lasalleman]

Well done. Seriously dangerous work in that kind of weather. People don't seem to slowdown even when hazard lights are going.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Bless you and your crew Ron! I'm an owner operator and have seen you in action out in Missouri (luckily not for me). My wife rides on a life flight helicopter and sees the same ugliness that you and I do every day. We put on our "game faces" and deal with it at the time, then cry together later. I was raised Catholic and my wife is, literally, a (Methodist) preachers daughter. Through the grace of God, we'll celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary in June! We both enjoy your videos and pray for the safety of EVERYONE every day.

[@RonPratt]

My wife and I celebrate 29 years in June. We are actually renewing our vows this year. We were going to wait until 30, but her mother isn't well. Thanks and God bless.

[@edwardpage8959]

Well written Mike! Episcopalian here, 53 years married tomorrow May 1st. May Day....May Day....May Day ;=) Hang in there, I am sure you will make it.

[@corstriker]

Ron Love the videos! My wife and I are celebrating 25years in October!

[@shorttrail1968]

Another great recovery by Ron, Talon and Mike stay safe and may God bless and protect you.

[@jimmieusaf-pol2639]

Professionally done, as always! Amazes me every day...how oblivious some people are while driving...and looked like some didn't care or realize it would have been safer for all if they had slowed down and gotten over while you all were doing what you do so well.

[@danachappell3861]

I see the "Wait 5 minutes and the weather will change" adage works for you folks too.. lol :) Yesterday it was 24C or 78F and today it barely saw 19C or 68F. Later this week it's going back down to 12C or 54F.. rain, sun, clouds, but no snow.. and hoping no more snow. Great recovery of both vehicles from quite a steep embankment. I see Talon has Beast Jr. down pretty good, and I see Mike is having a blast on the rollback. Keep up the wonderful work, and may God bless you all. Keep 'er safe and between the lines. :)

[@danieltherrien403]

Hey Ron, for your rollbacks, have you seen the decks they have come out with where the deck itself actually rotates? That would be perfect for situations like this, you can park on the shoulder and spin the deck around so it is aimed wherever you need!

[@keriwhitmire1953]

Your right it is hard to believe no one was hurt I'm so glad it's that way considering the way the vehicles look Especially the car.

[@kamoonrathewolfgod9189]

Glad to see every thing went smoothly and every one was okay. Love your videos.

[@mikemcclure9918]

Hi Ron, I think that you're one awesome guy and I enjoy watching your videos they're very educational.

[@diannaf4821]

Sure glad no one was hurt in this ordeal. I saw # 1 and wow that white pick up was lucky. Great Job guys. Hugs and God Bless.

[@BRMBeeGeesR1]

Just amazes me that when you are working on the shoulder of a road, the amount of people that don't bother to get in the left lane. In Arizona it is illegal to stay in the right lane when there is a car on the shoulder, even if it is abandoned. I always look ahead on the road to see if there are any vehicles on the shoulder or median.

[@Pieshirt]

It's like a two in one special!!! Two different cars in one video.

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

That's a hell of a gradient. (incline on the embankment) Glad to hear the traffic is moving over.

[@robertwhitford5510]

great job as always, In Australia, we use stop and go sticks with long handles

[@johnwarren2072]

Mike has a new way to drive LOL. It looks like Talon is learing the art of towing two thumbs up.

[@georgeboeck1298]

Yea Talin! Sorry if I spelled your name wrong, but it's good to see you an engaged and intelligent young adult. I first saw you when you were much younger. Find your way, you're doing well young man.

[@jerrypin6740]

Ron thank you for sharing with us GOD bless everyone, from Kentucky

[@ericm8811]

Hey Rotator Ron! Thanks for being you! Stay safe! Ride ride ride!

[@Frankie431]

Ron seems like a great mentor.

[@crazyt8781]

Great video Ron. Keep up the good work and be safe out there.

[@Eddy1969]

I remember the crazy weather in April of 1992 when I was stationed at Ft.Leonard Wood. Cold one day not and humid the next full of copperheads and deer ticks the next day! Fun times!

[@korvtm]

Edward Plucinski/Charlesbjtown,please disregard the thumbs down,I fat fingered the keyboard.Meant to say Fort Lost in the woods is correct.Best description I ever heard was Warrant Officer telling a young SGT that he spent a month there one weekend.

[@AuditRecon]

It appears these youngsters have a great teacher. Those folks had to be wearing seat belts.

[@NanaMarysNest]

Noticed you used “MATER” not “TATER” for these recoveries. Good job Talon, you will make a great recoverist following in dad-in-Law’s footsteps

[@randypurtteman1183]

That my favorite type of recovery truck that you are using on this job. I sure wished I lived out in your area, I'd love to work with your team. I especially like that you're bringing what I assume to be your son along as you are. That's how I started out in the industry, dragging chains and cables for my dad. Of course, the equipment we had back then wasn't near as fancy. But we got the job done. The other thing I really appreciate is your obvious commitment to our LORD. I'm sure HE does also. Thank you and GOD Bless.

[@nghtrdr]

Respect! I hope all slow down and move over. Give these folks tons of room to work in safety. It's a shame some don't give a damn. Keep safe and thanks for keeping the roads clear

[@aircooledtx]

Two at once, Good recovery guys, stay safe, Ron & Talon

[@danrossell6375]

4 at least, there were 2 in the median that he didn't show.

[@NZErehwon]

Another good job by Ron & crew. Stay safe out there !!

[@nathanbbyrum]

Man, that was a good move to wait till later. That was wild the way that truck just plowed the ditch... he didn't even really impact anything; It almost looked like a controlled stunt. Glad nobody was hurt in that mess.

[@brandoncaldwell95]

For being a loss, the red truck wasnt too bad. Id fix it up a little and use it as a farm or hunting truck. New glass and make sure the doors work. All you need.

[@edsnewelacct8051]

actually only one working door is all you ever need on the farm or hunting almost like a tractor with a cab

[@stan.rarick8556]

The definition of 'totaled' is repair cost greater than 'value'. I once totaled a VW van (bashed in the front panel, no other damage). $3000 to repair, value $3000. I declined the insurance and had it repaired and drove it for many more years - title said 'salvaged'.. Better a car with a known history than a car with an unknown history.

[@kevincollins8014]

If it ran while on its side for more than a few minutes or so the motor is gonna suffer quite a bit of damage from oil starvation though. Truck isn't worth a new motor plus all the other repairs. Probably frame damage as well. I'm not picking at anyone, just pointing out facts from experience.

[@robballam575]

Thank you for your videos of what you all doing Ron thank you bless you all

[@zalmaflash]

"MOVE OVER IT'S THE LAW" doesn't seem to apply to some of those fools. Dangerous job made more dangerous by inconsiderate people.

[@JPorkins88]

Cones, emergency lights, giant flashing arrowboard, Ron with a Traffic paddle, and some of them still didn't seem to care.

[@Phyde4ux]

To be fair, it looked like most were trying. I saw several people who weren't able to merge left due to traffic, but still slowed to a safe speed and kept to the far left of their lane.

[@greglong2784]

And law enforcement not enforcing the Move Over laws.

[@throttlebottle5906]

because they don't know the law! riding with someone just the other day was all upset because the guy on highway didnt move over so he could enter it from the "acceleration"/entrance ramp, which clearly has yield signs.... I had to tell explain it, it was a relative and they've driven for 39 years :(

[@OffroadChannel]

In Belgium entrance ramps work the same way, it also has yield signs to enter the highway. So you'll always have to watch for a spot to enter. Here it is the law to drive on the most right possible lane (and to overtake on the left). So except for some middle lane hoggers, most traffic is on the nearest lane when merging. However if traffic on the highway can move a lane over it is highly appreciated to make merging and accelerating easier and safer.

[@johnpounders5410]

To bad you don’t have hoodies, T shirts and hats to sell on here great advertising. Great job enjoy your videos and thank you for all you and your crew do out there. Have a bless day and be careful out there.

[@CrossAnchors]

With the severity of the weather, and we think just how bad these accidents could have been, there was surely someone looking after those drivers, especially after seeing how bad that car spun and skidded, the one you caught coming off the road, that same someone is watching to make sure you and all those who work with and for you while you are out amongst the traffic doing these recoveries, making sure you stay safe

[@guitarpopi06]

Good ole Missouri weather... but, another great job getting the vehicles out safely...

[@BillySwarthout]

Cool to see the old Chevrolet roll back truck. Nice job ron and grew be safe out there.

[@VinayakP]

Am so glad I found this channel!! Nice work!

[@KnightRanger38]

The last time I slid off the road was on the other side of Missouri (Greater Kansas City) in 2001. A jeep was able to help me get back on the road using a makeshift tow rope. The next morning I had to go pass the same location and there were some tracks in the snow that went through where my car had stopped, knocking down a sign that escaped damage from my accident.

[@genekearce7369]

ANOTHER GREAT JOB. LOOKS LIKE MR. MIKE HAS HAD IT LAYED IN THE WIND. DOING ROUND TRIPS.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Nice work! I hope everyone involved in the accident was ok.

[@houzepw]

Good call there. Nasty situation. You were dealing with that and we were driving through torrential rains on the KY/TN border. Stay safe guys.

[@rodgerterrey7171]

Ron , Awesomeness winching !!! Awesome narrative & great camera angles !!! I used to Off road with Rock crawling Jeep's & have many occasions to recover other Jeep's and a few stuck motor homes & the such & I did it for the opportunity to just help others Again Awesome work ! Jeepinrodg

[@CHALALA2022]

GRAN TRABAJO EN EQUIPO Y MUY PELIGROSO TRABAJAR EN LA RUTA SALUDOS AMIGO RON

[@nosedive03]

Was really looking forward to see this. Nice Job!

[@forrestcreek1598]

Looks like there were at least a couple of good pallets you could grabbed as well. I can always use pallets around here.

[@sbill474]

In Mi we say if you don’t like the weather just give it five minutes it will change. I remember one year we had kids ice skating on the ponds in May.

[@eileenerickson1875]

Ron, are you and Mike related? You two make such a good team it’s like you can read each other’s minds! You and Talon work well together too but you and Mike seem to have a connection which is good with all you have to do out there!! God bless and keep you all safe!! You have my prayers daily!

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for watching and God bless.

[@JERRYSAUTOS]

You guys got some nice equipment, the nicest truck I ever operated was a 2004 Kodiak and it was messed up. And didn't even have a snatch block. I'm guessing you were training those guys too. That was a good way to break em in. Great vid, really shows how dangerous the job is. Be safe brotha

[@throttlebottle5906]

I've been on black ice half handful of times, in roughly 24 years driving. never wrecked because of it, but boy was my knees knocking, knuckles white and creeping the rest of the way home! the worst was two full circles like a top and somehow it straightened out, yeah I nearly had to wipe and change clothes when home, lucky that nobody else was on the roads or would have been wrecked for sure.

[@edwardrose4715]

in my country if there is tow trucks on main highway all vehicles MUST slow down to 24.85 mph

[@sharpsh00ter111]

hey ron great video as always, might want to tell Talon to grease that winch cable, heard a lot of creaking when it was spooling out. vgonna have to put him back on the roll backs for that one. LOL just kidding he does a great job and i know he had a great teacher. keep up the good work adn hope to see more of these long videos they are great

[@1361057]

Looked like both vehicles over the embankment were from Mississippi so I wonder if they were following each other ... and they are sure not used to snow and black ice down there. Thanks for being safe and not trying that recovery in Part 1.

[@balsachopper7]

Could not tell where in Ms they were from but south Ms at times does get snow and ice. I hit black ice one day trying to beat an ice storm moving across from Texas. Wound up taking longer to get from the Ms/La line to Slidell than it did from Ft. Walton, Fla to the LA line. Don't mind driving in snow but definitely not ice

[@calraines6931]

All those pallets makes me wonder if a semi either broke down or went off road and had to have load moved to another rig. Seems like they always bring more skids than needed. Slick bit of work there. All best Talon, Mike & yourself, and prayers for Mom.

[@RonPratt]

Not sure where the pallets came from. A lot of wrecks off that bridge. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@CarswithNash]

Nice recovery’s! That red Chevy could be fixed easy, I know dollar-wise it’s a write off but somebody with the skill could certainly make a nice driver out of it.

[@flybyairplane3528]

Matt's Garage , let me tell you there ARE vehicles out there that should not been on the road, in 94 my wife wanted, a good used car, the 1st one was some small Pontiac, it started, BUT I had GREAT DIFFICULTY TURNING the steering , so the dealer gal said what’s wrong ?so You try. Crap, SHE HAD A WORSE time, when I looked underneath, so many pieces WERE BENT , NO BODY DAMAGE Bought an88 ARIES.

[@seanvernon5549]

It’s good to see you have drivers that don’t take any notice of signs

[@carolfrazer8067]

Praising God that no one was hurt. We also had this crazy weather here in Southwestern Wisconsin. Winter Storm Warnings, snowed for 14 hrs. The next day was 50. Yesterday was 71. Today 63. Our nights are still cold at 39.

[@wildtimbrown]

Talon is quiet but I love his sense of humor and his good nature. Seems like he is always paying attention too.

[@HighlandSteam]

Wonderful. Another instalment. That’s this evenings bedtime viewing sorted.

[@NineballChris]

I looked up this area on the map. This is in Scott City, Mo. North bound side on I-55 at mile marker 90.2. Great work Ron. Bing! lol

[@richardcummins6383]

God bless you too. BTW that Chevy truck still has some life.

[@brianhoward3947]

Just found your channel. Love it! You guys do great work! 👍

[@rekklesscc9204]

That Silverado ain't no "total loss" mean while at the insurance company " holy crap there's a dent on the fender... It's unsaveable

[@potrykusrdale2799]

If the air bags deployed, it's totaled because of replacement costs compared to the year of the truck. But since they did not, this could turn into an old Farm Truck...lol

[@NickyD]

uh the pillar by the drivers door is dented a good amount thats more then enough to be totaled

[@dieseldoctor9294]

Nice job as always sir! Dang I need some red interior pieces out of that red Z71, those red interiors are hard to find in the junkyard around here!

[@MrMagnat007]

I have to ask... Have you ever pulled the subframe or suspension component out by accident during a recovery ??

[@skaterpunk4295]

That truck isn’t a total loss at all new windshield and side mirrors and she will be legal to drive

[@lukegiles9545]

Hey Dan a very good job pulling the truck and the car and loaded it

[@johnsidor7744]

Hey Ron I think Mike is invaluable to your operation and so is everyone else but Mike is a hustler

[@jw393]

Yes he is, wish he worked with me....lol

[@catlockhart6965]

They might not have been hurt but I bet they're stiff and sore and maybe some bruises.

[@ClintMaas]

And soiled trousers.

[@gorillaau]

@@ClintMaas Can that be claimed on insurance? :-D lol